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The Secrets of Tenet: Inside Christopher Nolan's Quantum Cold War
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See moreDiscover the secrets of Christopher Nolan's Tenet with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at 2020's most anticipated film, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh.
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Discover the secrets of Christopher Nolan's Tenet with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at 2020's most anticipated film, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh.
This deluxe book takes fans through the full creative journey that brought Tenet to the screen, from the genesis of Nolan's uniquely imaginative script through to the cutting edge techniques used to realise the film's innovative action sequences.
Featuring exclusive interviews with the director and his crew, including producer Emma Thomas and production designer Nathan Crowley, The Secrets of Tenet is a can't-miss companion to Nolan's thrilling new masterpiece.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781789095883
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 September 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 279.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 144
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About the Author
Mottram is a film critic, journalist and author. He has written several books on cinema, including The Making of Memento, The Sundance Kids, and The Making of Dunkirk, and contributed to numerous critical anthologies on everything from Japanese cinema to war movies.
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